Mathematical and Submarine Fleet Liaison Engineer

Leidos•Groton, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Defense Health Operation of Leidos Health & Civil Sector is seeking a Mathematical and Fleet Liaison Engineer to support operations at the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) in Groton, CT. NSMRL conducts research investigating the medical, psychological, and performance effects on naval personnel in operational and non-operational settings. This role involves supporting principal scientists in the Warfighter Health & Protection Department with the design, development, testing, and evaluation of procedures, guidance, equipment, and systems to enhance human performance in submarine environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a field closely related to Naval Architecture, Engineering, or Math.
Minimum of eight years of relevant experience.
Significant experience in engineering, modeling, and operational knowledge of submarines and other enclosed spaces, disabled submarine scenarios and submarine escape and rescue.
Operational experience at the technical and leadership levels in engineering and/or submarine communities.
The candidate will be required to acquire, at a minimum, a SECRET classification access level.
Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is required.
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to interact and effectively communicate both written and orally with a wide variety of people.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with HIPAA, PHI/PII compliance, etc. is highly desired.
Computer literacy, Microsoft Office proficiency and working knowledge of statistical software are preferred.
Skills should include a foundational and theoretical understanding of general scientific principles.
Experience in human subject research setting and experience in the US federal government system is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Provide services in support of the design, development, test, and evaluation of procedures, guidance, equipment, and systems to enhance human performance in submarine environments.
Participate in multi-disciplinary teams conducting test and evaluation, developing, and evaluating procedures for submarine escape and rescue, extending survival on a disabled submarine, submarine medicine and researching thermal protection and regulation in cold and warm water.
Provide aid with heat/humidity nomograms and formulae and modeling techniques that will provide guidance on when conditions mandate heat mitigation and initiation of escape.
Participate with evaluating and consultation on research proposals and review protocols and manuscripts for publication.
Participate with briefings to sponsors, customers, and professionals as required.
Participate in analysis/preparation of research projects requiring submarine expertise, as required.
Interact with outside customers and researchers.
Be responsible for supporting subcontracted projects through execution.
Conduct literature searches on identified topics relevant to current laboratory practices/protocols.